Although Sacramento is the capitol of California, few people actually know where it is on the map. To give you a quick refresher, it’s in north-central California – approximately 1.5 hours northeast of San Francisco. As an inland city, it doesn’t have the beachy vibe of the more famous cities…but it has plenty to offer […]

Located approximately one hour south of Portland along I-5, Salem is the capitol of Oregon and home to approximately 150,000 people. Compared to her sister city up north, Salem is a small town with a far less urban climate. Even so, it has a distinctly Oregon vibe – with a bounty of green trees and […]

Ah, Portland. Often talked-about. Always-adored. Every person I know who currently lives there raves about the beauty, the climate, and the bustling activity. Plus, there are quite a few people in my circle that previously lived in Portland (and loved it!) or pine to live there. For all of these reasons and more, I was delighted […]

Sonoma County is a well-known destination for adults who appreciate wine in all of its diverse flavors and scents. Vineyards stretch out in every direction – gorgeous symmetrical vines against blue skies. Beautiful estates and wineries beckon drivers to stop in for tastings at every turn and the gorgeous climate invites travelers to linger. On […]

San Francisco is one of the most famous cities in the United States – and, perhaps, in the world. People flock from all over the globe to make business transactions, to walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, to take the ferry to Alcatraz Island, and to ride a renowned cable car up the sloping streets. […]

There are some places in the world that sink right into your soul. Yosemite National Park – like Yellowstone National Park – is such a place. It’s so majestic, so unearthly in beauty, that you can’t help but want to get right down on your knees. It’s no wonder that Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite […]

Irvine is famous for many things. For starters, it’s part of ever-popular Orange County. As an affluent suburb in Southern California, it’s won a number of awards over the years – 4th Best Place to Live in the United States (CNN Money, 2008), 5th Best City in the USA (BusinessWeek, 2011), and The Best Run City […]

If you’re visiting Southern California with small children, don’t discount the fun of Knott’s Berry Farm. The amusement park features shorter lines and lower ticket prices than it’s DLand counterpart up the road. For kids in the 2-8 age range, Camp Snoopy is an especially appealing part of the park. The rides are safe, non-scary, […]

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“Can we live at Disney World?” our 4-year-old asked, her cheeks rosy and her face in raptured bliss. I laughed and said “No, but wouldn’t that be fun?” We just spent 2 weeks in the Kissimmee area. Of the 4 theme parks in DW, our girls probably enjoyed the Magic Kingdom best. The characters are […]

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